Dec 27 PM 2017 No.1099

AP News Dictation Dec 27 PM 2017@打雷不怕 No.1099

1. Former president Barak Obama opened up to prince Harris in an BBC interview, saying he feels a sense of serenity since leaving the White House. The interview in Canada was Obama's first since leaving the presidency in January.
2. Russian president Vladimir Putin was granted permission to run for Russian presidency again. Putin has been empowered for 18 years and is expected to easily win another 6 year term.
3. Workers are putting the finishing touches on the crystal ball that will ring in the New Years in NY's Time Square. The ball was made of up to 288 waterford triangles, portraying the gifted serenity design with patterns resembling butterflies.
4. Circus acrobat perform for Pope Francis during his weekly audience. A visit from jugglers and acrobats in the Golden Circus has become a regular feature of Vatican holiday season.